The BarA place for general chit chat, most things will be tolerated (but not politics or religion)..Sun, 07 Jun 2020 08:49:27 +0000Sun, 07 Jun 2020 08:49:27 +0000Acorn Domains - UK Domains - Domain Name Forumhttps://www.acorndomains.co.uk/forums/the-bar.132/
Economic recoverySat, 06 Jun 2020 15:17:25 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/economic-recovery.167475/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/economic-recovery.167475/invalid@example.com (keys)keys
Release from restrictions is on the horizon. In addition to job losses already, several companies are announcing redundancies by the end of furlough. The largest that I have seen is 12,000 at BA, which is approaching a third of their workforce.

I wonder what consumer confidence or behaviour will be like as businesses try to resume trading. Likely to be oversupply and weak demand in many sectors such as leisure, travel and retail...

Please reply or DM.]]>4Andy Serkis, reading The Hobbit live...Fri, 08 May 2020 22:48:01 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/andy-serkis-reading-the-hobbit-live.167556/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/andy-serkis-reading-the-hobbit-live.167556/invalid@example.com (Edwin)Edwin
He started reading at 10am, so you should be able to rewind the stream and watch from the beginning, or just jump in now (Chapter 8 had just started, as of 14:55, so there's probably about another 5 hours worth)

25% which is a Quarter A Million Pounds Sterling will be donated to Caudwell Lyme Charity from this sale!
25% an extra Quarter Of A Million Pounds will also be donated to Caudwell Children!
25% even more extra Quater Of A Million Pounds Sterling will be gifted to the NHS to help fight the C virus through Captain Tom Moore fundraising!
The remaining funds will help me help myself thus my Family...

God loves a trier]]>12Benefits of dopamine detoxTue, 28 Apr 2020 10:32:05 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/benefits-of-dopamine-detox.167424/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/benefits-of-dopamine-detox.167424/invalid@example.com (keys)keys
A simple 15 minute explanation which probably explains a lot of addictive behaviour, and a way to better motivation.

]]>Beyond CovidMon, 27 Apr 2020 07:37:45 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/beyond-covid.167362/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/beyond-covid.167362/invalid@example.com (keys)keys
Many business models rely on people gathering in confined space. How will clubs, bars, restaurants and indoor events cope with social distancing and still be viable. Queues for shops seem inevitable for the rest of the year, at least.

Public transport in cities will be a challenge. Perhaps crowded trains and buses could be alleviated by changed working...

Beyond Covid]]>50Examples of brands using EMDsFri, 24 Apr 2020 13:56:43 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/examples-of-brands-using-emds.167358/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/examples-of-brands-using-emds.167358/invalid@example.com (iamrofe)iamrofe
Can you think of any of examples of big brands using EMDs?

e.g. B&Q with diy.com]]>20old pc/ software problem - can any one help?Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:32:50 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/old-pc-software-problem-can-any-one-help.167317/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/old-pc-software-problem-can-any-one-help.167317/invalid@example.com (keys)keys
The file for last financial year is ready for sending to our accountant. QB will not save to USB, saving to local drives seems successful but no file found to copy from that location. I can print hardcopy but that is of little use. I tried print to csv file but same problem as data file save.

Ironically, was to be final operation for this setup...

old pc/ software problem - can any one help?]]>11Corona please read very importantMon, 20 Apr 2020 11:31:54 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/corona-please-read-very-important.166956/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/corona-please-read-very-important.166956/invalid@example.com (dougs)dougs1203New startup?Sat, 18 Apr 2020 06:54:05 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/new-startup.167307/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/new-startup.167307/invalid@example.com (ratboy)ratboy
I’m writing a piece about lockdown startups - if you have a new startup or business idea you’ve been working on from home and you’d like it featuring on https://www.offices.co.uk can you email me the following to jr@offices.co.uk

Bespoke development in the UK Insurance sector, Global Farming & animal feeds, Bio-Chemicals, Medical research, Primary Healthcare, Government tendering management and Health & Safety. In-house development and support for all projects & clients.

1. Web Applications -...

Work Wanted]]>Boris Johnson to ban all alcohol sales from Monday !!Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:08:36 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/boris-johnson-to-ban-all-alcohol-sales-from-monday.167136/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/boris-johnson-to-ban-all-alcohol-sales-from-monday.167136/invalid@example.com (mojoco)mojocohttps://portalextras.com/up/1028554/boris-johnson-to-ban-all-alcohol-sales-from-monday-at-0000-83955]]>1Road tax refundMon, 30 Mar 2020 08:56:03 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/road-tax-refund.167120/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/road-tax-refund.167120/invalid@example.com (keys)keys
Group M rate (£570 /yr) SORN would give you a refund of £47 per month. Now is almost end of March so maybe worth considering, but be sure your off road is compliant with dubious DVLA enforcement.]]>A bit of fun for the kidsMon, 30 Mar 2020 07:26:23 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/a-bit-of-fun-for-the-kids.167118/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/a-bit-of-fun-for-the-kids.167118/invalid@example.com (mojoco)mojocoPet / Vet domain name requiredWed, 25 Mar 2020 13:00:16 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/pet-vet-domain-name-required.166954/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/pet-vet-domain-name-required.166954/invalid@example.com (mobo)mobo
Please share if you have anything good for sale. Thanks.]]>18Freelance / Outsource Domain NeededWed, 25 Mar 2020 11:52:01 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/freelance-outsource-domain-needed.167078/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/freelance-outsource-domain-needed.167078/invalid@example.com (mobo)mobo
Domain needs to be .com or something that would appeal to worldwide (not just for UK).

Please get in touch if you have anything good and relevant.

Thanks.]]>Excel help if you can?!Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:40:42 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/excel-help-if-you-can.167074/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/excel-help-if-you-can.167074/invalid@example.com (figleaf007)figleaf007Nick Holmes [Tag = NICHEDOMS]Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:24:42 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/nick-holmes-tag-nichedoms.166584/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/nick-holmes-tag-nichedoms.166584/invalid@example.com (Hay)Hay
can anyone vouch for this brand new tag, i suspect the usual suspects of "Tag Networks" are creating further tags knowing they are struggling to catch at the minute!!

ios-travel.co.uk

Data validation:
Nominet was able to match the registrant's name and address against a 3rd party data source on 11-Feb-2020

The switch is for the lights in the extension part of the house, they've all gone off

The switch is staying up, it's not being tripped back down, but despite being up the lights still aren't working

Any ideas? is this going to need an electrician?

Thanks]]>10ac.uk email addressMon, 02 Mar 2020 00:11:44 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/ac-uk-email-address.166716/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/ac-uk-email-address.166716/invalid@example.com (Ben Thomas)Ben Thomas
Does anybody know how I can procure an ac.uk email address online? Is there a course I can do (fairly cheap) or free? If anybody has any info, it would be appreciated.]]>2Hi all, Can i just borrow 2 mins of your time.Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:06:31 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/hi-all-can-i-just-borrow-2-mins-of-your-time.166698/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/hi-all-can-i-just-borrow-2-mins-of-your-time.166698/invalid@example.com (karlm)karlm
My Mum is doing the Jurassic Coast 100k challenge, To raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.
My Nan has dementia and has gone down hill very fast, it is a condition that affects a lot of peoples lives.

If anyone could spare a few quid i would really appreciate it. £600 is the min target she needs to raise and it is quite a lot to achieve in a short space of time....

hope you get all that you wish for Mark]]>9When was your first domain reg?Sat, 22 Feb 2020 15:03:41 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/when-was-your-first-domain-reg.166554/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/when-was-your-first-domain-reg.166554/invalid@example.com (gregfindley)gregfindley
I think this must have been one of my first back in the heady days of '05! I edited out the domain this letter was for... mostly because I dread to think what FTR names were available that I passed up...

When was your first domain reg?]]>6Any Dyslexics out there?Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:55:46 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/any-dyslexics-out-there.166560/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/any-dyslexics-out-there.166560/invalid@example.com (mojoco)mojoco
20 Things to remember if you love a person with dyslexia.

My wife is extremely dyslexic and I can relate to almost every point mentioned.]]>10 domains for Budget 2020 (TIME RUNNING OUT!)Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:56:47 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/10-domains-for-budget-2020-time-running-out.166537/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/10-domains-for-budget-2020-time-running-out.166537/invalid@example.com (Richard K)Richard K
You'll now find it in the correct place, which is here:

ICANN Accreditation]]>17You may want to check your DAN landing pageThu, 13 Feb 2020 17:08:55 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/you-may-want-to-check-your-dan-landing-page.166408/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/you-may-want-to-check-your-dan-landing-page.166408/invalid@example.com (Richard K)Richard KIf you don't yet know about this, your landing page may not now look the way you want it to look.

To be more specific:

You may have lost the "Meet the Domain Seller" and "Meet the Domain Expert" boxes, and would prefer to have kept them ... OR ...

You may still have those 2 boxes, but would prefer to remove them (and now...

You may want to check your DAN landing page]]>1Property in CyprusWed, 12 Feb 2020 23:52:38 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/property-in-cyprus.166397/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/property-in-cyprus.166397/invalid@example.com (Hay)Hay
Has anyone got any property in Cyprus (Preferably Paphos) - A family member is looking for long term rent (12 months +), must have pool and be a villa or bungalow.

"I've let this run but think it has now run it's course"]]>218an odd requestThu, 06 Feb 2020 09:17:47 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/an-odd-request.166198/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/an-odd-request.166198/invalid@example.com (keys)keys
Anyway, for a nominal payment I gave him access to email. It is not a domain I would ever use, quite an apt name if you are suspicious.]]>6A go fund me request for a family I knowThu, 30 Jan 2020 18:10:11 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/a-go-fund-me-request-for-a-family-i-know.166068/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/a-go-fund-me-request-for-a-family-i-know.166068/invalid@example.com (dee)dee
If you feel like donating a few quid. Thank you...

A go fund me request for a family I know]]>RIP...the big one!Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:56:05 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/rip-the-big-one.165704/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/rip-the-big-one.165704/invalid@example.com (DesD)DesD
The death of a big one.

Edward]]>New DAN "For Sale" pageMon, 27 Jan 2020 08:06:14 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/new-dan-for-sale-page.165871/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/new-dan-for-sale-page.165871/invalid@example.com (Richard K)Richard K
Personally I think it's cluttered and ugly. The new information boxes describing the seller and the DAN expert look more spivvy than reassuring, and – worst of all – they distract attention away from the "Make an offer" (or "Buy now") box, which is where I really want visitors to be focusing!

https://www.rileys.co.uk/]]>4DomainOrder [WEBGURU] will no longer take *.uk ordersFri, 24 Jan 2020 11:18:17 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/domainorder-webguru-will-no-longer-take-uk-orders.165885/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/domainorder-webguru-will-no-longer-take-uk-orders.165885/invalid@example.com (webber)webber
It's a shame. I have had some good catches from them in the past, including during the RoR.
I wonder if this is to some extent caused by the avalanche of new fake tags catching dropped .uk domains.
In recent weeks, during the big 123-reg drops, they didn't catch me anything. Nada. Zero.
They would usually have at least a random success every week.]]>1STARWORKS > BRIGHTLYFri, 24 Jan 2020 09:48:35 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/starworks-brightly.165855/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/starworks-brightly.165855/invalid@example.com (PoshTiger)PoshTiger
Starworks was a business I had with my ex-wife and I'm now 5 years divorced so I'm going to rename my tag that catches to BRIGHTLY as I left that company with her quite a while ago as we were both contractors.

It's really just because I have brightly.uk and it's kind of a positive word and I don't want to use Starworks any more for obvious reasons...]]>5Transfer of .ES domainsThu, 23 Jan 2020 21:25:03 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/transfer-of-es-domains.165823/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/transfer-of-es-domains.165823/invalid@example.com (signature)signature
Thanks]]>7Any Golfers around ?Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:23:18 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/any-golfers-around.161959/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/any-golfers-around.161959/invalid@example.com (Adam H)Adam H
I brought some REALLY cheap clubs about 10 years ago and to be fair they are not to bad and have served well, but after trying a mates Wilson Irons which are mid range prices I could feel the difference straight away, so...

Cheers]]>11Domainlore blogSat, 18 Jan 2020 14:29:09 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/domainlore-blog.165655/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/domainlore-blog.165655/invalid@example.com (PoshTiger)PoshTiger233Smoke Alarms - Are the nest ones worth it?Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:20:57 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/smoke-alarms-are-the-nest-ones-worth-it.165509/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/smoke-alarms-are-the-nest-ones-worth-it.165509/invalid@example.com (dee)dee
Ta]]>17Doing Transfer on DAN.comFri, 03 Jan 2020 01:09:25 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/doing-transfer-on-dan-com.165412/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/doing-transfer-on-dan-com.165412/invalid@example.com (brett)brett1220 years agoWed, 01 Jan 2020 20:51:57 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/20-years-ago.165387/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/20-years-ago.165387/invalid@example.com (keys)keys
On 1 January 2000 I registered my first uk domain (worthwhile co.uk) That was twenty years ago. Back then it was relatively easy to acquire quality domains, because there was only a limited market and not much competition. Transfers cost £35 each, using individually printed forms returned to Nominet with a signed request letter from the Registrant.

Now we have free online transfers, or pay £12. Competition is extensive and the market is shrinking amid a flood of...

20 years ago]]>1iPhone 11Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:37:58 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/iphone-11.165359/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/iphone-11.165359/invalid@example.com (cav)cav
Does anyone here have such a phone and resolved this issue?]]>1Best wishes for Christmas and New YearWed, 25 Dec 2019 10:47:38 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/best-wishes-for-christmas-and-new-year.165281/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/best-wishes-for-christmas-and-new-year.165281/invalid@example.com (diablo)diablo6Highest paid UK boss invested in domain nameWed, 18 Dec 2019 11:29:15 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/highest-paid-uk-boss-invested-in-domain-name.165235/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/highest-paid-uk-boss-invested-in-domain-name.165235/invalid@example.com (diablo)diablo
"She identified the potential of online gambling in 2000 and invested in the domain name Bet365.com so that she could drive the family business in that direction."

Just in case anyone interested...]]>Question.Fri, 29 Nov 2019 13:35:37 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/question.164972/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/question.164972/invalid@example.com (citiolajide)citiolajide
domain names in a similar way to Domainlore ?
Thank you all for helping with my previous questions.]]>8TurntableFri, 29 Nov 2019 10:53:00 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/turntable.164961/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/turntable.164961/invalid@example.com (philiporchard)philiporchard
Just wondering if anyone has seen any good deals on turntables at the moment.

I'm not an audiophile, so I wouldn;t know a good deal on a turntable if it was staring me in the face!

Thanks for any comments]]>5QuestionsThu, 28 Nov 2019 15:57:51 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/questions.164956/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/questions.164956/invalid@example.com (citiolajide)citiolajide
via Domainlore or familiar with how it works :

1.Are the all domains that clients submit automatically sent to "hidden gem"
where you pay £5 to have them auctioned?

2. Is there a different process for those on the spotlight page ?
I have noticed that even if one submits single dictionary words,
you get an email to sell on the hidden gem page for a fee of £5
which seems like an automated approval.
Do they...

Questions]]>11Any Spotify Users ? Can you check this outFri, 22 Nov 2019 11:42:53 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/any-spotify-users-can-you-check-this-out.164659/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/any-spotify-users-can-you-check-this-out.164659/invalid@example.com (dee)dee
Favour to ask. If there are any spotify users out there, would you mind checking this out and following if you feel that way inclined. We dabble in music (Modern'ish Country) and first release out. Opinions / I hate its / Meh's welcome !

Thanks !]]>21Health CheckSun, 10 Nov 2019 16:03:22 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/health-check.158693/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/health-check.158693/invalid@example.com (dee)dee
Having spent the last year watching two family member disintegrate and pass, one from Cancer (F*** you cancer) and one from...

If your interested in this plan to arrange Domain Event in Glasgow.]]>Sodastream recommendationsSun, 08 Sep 2019 19:08:15 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/sodastream-recommendations.163243/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/sodastream-recommendations.163243/invalid@example.com (CatchDrop)CatchDrop
Anyone think they know the best value way to have the crystal machine.

Any possibility to be claimed by GOV?]]>35Affairs of the heart...Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:35:04 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/affairs-of-the-heart.163063/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/affairs-of-the-heart.163063/invalid@example.com (aZooZa)aZooZa
The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, “So Doc, look at this engine. I...

Affairs of the heart...]]>Hosting provider adviceSat, 31 Aug 2019 19:41:49 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/hosting-provider-advice.163042/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/hosting-provider-advice.163042/invalid@example.com (bluerock)bluerock
I'm looking for some shared webspace for a few affiliate sites and their prices seemed reasonable.]]>4Nominet WEB DOMAIN MANAGER questionSat, 24 Aug 2019 11:53:15 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/nominet-web-domain-manager-question.162874/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/nominet-web-domain-manager-question.162874/invalid@example.com (mally)mally
I've received an email from Nominet directing me to the Web Domain Manager but I can't see any options to accept and the domain doesn't appear in my domain list.

Cheers,
Nick]]>25Fantasy Football League prizeWed, 14 Aug 2019 16:10:48 +0000https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/fantasy-football-league-prize.162336/
https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/fantasy-football-league-prize.162336/invalid@example.com (dougs)dougs Fantasy Football REDBRAIN League and £250 prize How to get involved: